Best to get the mileage count before ruling this bike out. $1K is a perfectly reasonable price for a low mileage VF500F. These engines will go...
^ No worries and thanks for checking. I have a hunch these are indeed aftermarket. Imasen may manufacture in Japan and be up to OEM quality,...
The hydraulic system on the master and slave cylinders is a straightforward repair. If I could ask, how many miles are on the clock?
Thanks, I'll take a look at the parts fiche. To confirm the ones you have installed are OEM from a CB900F, AKA 919? Could be missing...
^ Do you have the Honda part number for these?
Look forward to hearing what your tech finds. Which such low mileage this engine should be a keeper.
Take the choke off as soon as possible but if the engine is starting from cold you'll need some more time to get it hot. Gear on, choke off and...
Operating temperature will do. This is more time than it takes to put on your riding gear. For some additional light reading check out:...
Keep it, rebuild it, race it. All good IMO. On the rebuild check out KPMI for the valves, retainers and valve springs. The number one thing to...
Hopit, please please please do not return your bike to stock. I agree with stewart, this is a custom bike that is a keeper. Often custom...
VFRW should add an archive room for videos like this. This is some Must See TV. Thanks, Grey!
For research on bias-ply tire options for the VF500F check out this link:...
5x5, thanks.
Very interesting! Tesi inspired? [IMG] [IMG]
A big thanks for this JD. I very much appreciate you talking to Dan (even if he thinks we're a bit batty) and a shout out to Travis for the great...
Okay, got it, I think. Thanks for taking the time to explain the details. Again not trying to stir things up here but am I correct in...
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